Units of the army and armed forces, in cooperation with popular defense groups, on Thursday restored security and stability to Kensseba town in the northern countryside of Lattakia, a military source told SANA.

Earlier in the day, the source affirmed that a unit from the army and armed forces, in cooperation with popular defense groups restored Security and stability to Shalaf citadel in the northern countryside of the province.

Earlier Wednesday, army units in cooperation with popular defense groups established control over the southern side of the citadel, Sheir al-Qaboa, al-Amouli Mountain and Point 422 and restored security and stability to the villages of Marj al-Zawiyeh near Kansaba and the villages of al-Aidou and al-Qastal.

Daraa

An army unit targeted hideouts and sites for terrorist organizations in intensive operations in Daraa al-Balad area in Daraa city.

The army’s operations, which were focused in al-Bajabjeh and al-Manshiyeh neighborhoods among other areas, resulted in destroying positions, vehicles, a mortar launcher and a machine gun site for the terrorists.